200-level

SPCO204
Biomechanics
Description
Gain knowledge of the mechanical principles governing movement, with application to a range of sporting and other movement contexts. The course will explore biomechanical concepts through both tutorial-based and practical activities, equipping students to analyse and assess movement from both qualitative and quantitative viewpoints.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Semester One 2024 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
SPCO104
SPCO209
Exercise Physiology
Description
This course is designed to develop each student’s knowledge and skills in relation to the theory and practice of exercise physiology. The lecture sessions will cover, in detail, the energy systems as they underpin health and performance. The laboratory sessions will provide students with the knowledge, time and opportunity to develop hands-on practical skills for fitness assessments both in the field and laboratory - essential for every exercise physiologist. In addition students will gain experience and skills in reading and critiquing research papers, analysing data using statistics as well as writing research papers.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Semester One 2024 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
SPCO104
Restrictions
SPCO206, TEPE203, TEPE103

Not Offered Courses in 2024

200-level

SPRT229
Sport Psychology
Description
Sport Psychology is the study of how psychological processes affect sporting behaviour, and in turn, how participation and performance in sport affects psychology. This course introduces students to the relationship between sport and psychology. Fundamental sport psychology theories, methods, and findings are examined in terms of their implications for athletes, coaches, and the sporting environment, and principles for developing performance, participation, wellbeing, and enjoyment in sport are evaluated.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see SPRT229 course details
Points
15 points